A festival of literature and ideas, bringing together acclaimed writers, readers and thinkers through innovative programming.

The 2012 Festival -  09 to 13 May

The Festival programme will be announced and on sale from 22 March.

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LATEST FESTIVAL STORIES

SCHOOLS' PROGRAMME NOW AVAILABLE

Feb 07, 2012

The Auckland Writers & Readers Festival is delighted to once again present its much-anticipated Schools’ Programme, in the Aotea Centre in Auckland on Wednesday 9 May and Thursday 10 May 2012, designed to deliver two full days of education, inspiration and pleasure for New Zealand students.

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TOP INTERNATIONAL TALENT

Dec 18, 2011

The Auckland Writers & Readers Festival is delighted to announce that former spy chief Dame Stella Rimington (UK), Booker Prize winner Roddy Doyle (Ireland) and beloved Young Adult writer Emily Rodda (Australia) will attend the May 2012 Auckland Writers & Readers Festival. 

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NEW FESTIVAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ANNOUNCED

Nov 01, 2011

Dr Sarah Sandley, Chair of the Auckland Writers & Readers Festival is delighted to announce the appointment of Anne O’Brien as Artistic Director of the organisation.

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